The minutes from the October 15, 2013 board meeting were reviewed and approved.

The board wished to congratulate Belle Sand on being named to the All-State Volleyball Team for 2013. It was also noted that the Veterans Day Program held at Mabel-Canton on November 11, 2013 went well. The school district would like to formally thank the veterans for their service to the local communities and to our country.

Also included on the consent agenda were approval of the monetary donation of $500 from the Canton Legion for basketball uniforms, approval of the monetary donation of $400 from the Mabel Lions Club for basketball uniforms, and approval of the monetary donation of $500 from the Mabel Legion for basketball uniforms. The board thanked the donors for their generosity.

The payment of the district bills were approved. Superintendent Jennifer Backer noted that the district is in deficit spending and that she would address where the money is going at the December meeting.

Principal Jeff Nolte gave his report to the board. He stated that November is when the tenure positions are evaluated and that there is a new peer evaluation component to the process. He also wished to compliment the PBIS group on their successful rewards ceremony. The annual 90-Club awards presentation was also held to recognize last year’s students who earned all A’s, B’s, and C’s.

Superintendent Backer gave a report of the enrollment numbers. Last year, at this time, there were 258 students enrolled and there are 256 enrolled right now. The usual trend is for the enrollment numbers to stabilize after Christmas.

The school received glowing reviews after the October OSHA assessment.

Superintendent Backer presented a new uniform replacement rotation schedule for the athletic and music departments which was approved by the board.

The board approved a motion to accept the World’s Best Workforce mandate from the Minnesota Department of Education.

The board interviewed two candidates, Jeff Rein and Kristi Davis, for Dave Swenson’s spot on the board. After some discussion and a secret ballot, Rein was voted in as new board member to fill the year left on Dave Swenson’s term.

Meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be held December 17, 2013 immediately following the Truth in Taxation Meeting which will be held at Mabel-Canton school at 6:01 p.m.

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